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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.66, 809.54 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.66, 809.54 and 337.94 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.66 : 809.54 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.66/809.54 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.66x = 809.54 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.66x = 273,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,575.95/586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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